The GOAT Guide

The GOAT Guide is where we talk cocktails, hosting, and what really goes into the mix. Head to Entertaining for recipes and party ideas, Cocktail Tips for practical advice on building a better drink, and Editorials for a closer look at the industry — including what's actually in most store-bought mixers

Dog Days Cocktails: What We're Drinking When It's Too Hot to Think

Dog Days Cocktails: What We're Drinking When It's Too Hot to Think

There is a specific kind of summer heat — the kind that arrives in late July and parks itself on your chest — where cocktail... Read More
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The Dirty Secret in Your Bloody Mary Mix

The Dirty Secret in Your Bloody Mary Mix

The Bloody Mary has a reputation for being the sophisticated morning cocktail, so it's a little awkward to tell you what's actually in most store-bought... Read More
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Read the Label: What's Actually in Your Margarita Mix

Read the Label: What's Actually in Your Margarita Mix

Next time you reach for a bottle of margarita mix at the grocery store, flip it around. Go ahead. Read the label. Read More
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